2007-08-04 08:13:31 · 10 answers · asked by spud 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Yes, but not immediately.
All birds undergo at least one complete molt every year, in which they shed all the old feathers and get new ones. The molt usually takes place after the breeding season.
That is, unless the tegument of the bird has been damaged and the papillae that give rise to the feathers have been destroyed, or the animal suffers some type of disease.
2007-08-04 08:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by Calimecita 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends! What kind of bird is it? Does it have a visible bald spot? Or is it just dropping feathers that's worrying you?
If it's molting, there will be no visible bald spot. Molting is normal and nothing to worry about. However, if there is a bald spot, there's a chance the bird plucked its own feathers out. If this is the case, it will probably keep plucking its feathers: pluck a bigger area and/or repluck the feathers growing in a certain area. If he plucks the same place long enough, they don't grow back. There are ways to deal with plucking, especially if you've noticed it early! If you do suspect plucking, the first step is to take him to a good bird vet who can help you from there. =)
2007-08-04 22:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bird in molting yes. When a bird molts it is like a dog shedding. It is normal. Another reason the bird could be losing feathers is if it is sick. If you are concerned take it to the vets office and have it checked out. A bird should molt twice a year.
2007-08-04 18:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Laurenzo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bird is going through a molt right now. Don't worry, they are not going to go bald. And yes, the feathers grow back.
2007-08-04 16:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, generally. When you clip a bird's wings to keep it from flying away you are only clipping the feathers. You have to do it again periodically because they grow back.
2007-08-04 15:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the feathers will grow back.
2007-08-04 21:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sophia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a molt, yes
2007-08-04 15:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY ARE JUST MOLTING it will come back
2007-08-04 16:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by cathy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, It Will.
2007-08-04 15:22:56 · answer #9 · answered by Laura Duh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so???????
2007-08-04 15:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋